Few have strength of reason to overcome the perceptions of sense.
- Samuel Johnson

You have about ten seconds before a person decides, subconsciously, whether they like you or not. In that short period of time we don’t exchange a lot of words; our judgment is mostly based on nonverbal communication.

Why? Anthropologists tell us that we’re thinking like cavemen. Deep in our genetic code, we are conditioned to be afraid of strangers. Will they eat us or feed us? That’s why we form first impressions so quickly; we have to decide whether or not it is safe to approach.

How do you get someone who doesn’t know you to feel comfortable talking?

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latest comments:
3.10.2010 4:30pm  |  Nicola R  |  Nice article, thanks! It sounds like you have really good chemistry, which is probably the most important ingredient of all.
3.10.2010 10:20am  |  Nicola R  |  I don't work with any family members, but I've noticed that some of the most loving and supportive ones are NOT always the best to dispense ...
Viviana Sutton
3.8.2010 10:16am  |  Viviana Sutton  |  People of a Certain Generation (and I can poke fun here, as I'm a member of said generation) scoff at social media, until we begin to use it...
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Betty Corrado
3.6.2010 7:38pm  |  Betty Corrado  |  Ah yes . . . The general rule of thumb is offering an answer that states a weakness within a brief story that provides a positive outcome â...
Betty Corrado
3.6.2010 7:35pm  |  Betty Corrado  |  Thanks Viviana -- I think I speak for all professionals with recruiting experience (past or current) - we wish all candidates preferred your...